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PIP claims for anxiety and depression rise 108% since 2021 across Britain
Claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) linked to mixed anxiety and depressive disorder have risen sharply across Britain, increasing by 108 per cent since 2021. The growth matters because psychiatric conditions now make up about 39 per cent of PIP claims in England and Wales, prompting debate over eligibility, public spending and whether the system…
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Devastating mental health toll of USS Abraham Lincoln revealed as eight sailors attempted to take their own lives while deployed in Iran war
Eight US Navy sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group reportedly attempted suicide during a 280-day deployment connected to the Iran war, although none died. The disclosure has intensified scrutiny of allegedly severe onboard conditions and prompted a planned congressional investigation into the deployment’s impact on sailors’ mental health. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao…
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Dementia traps family savings as London transport stalls
Grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis has trapped £20,000 in children’s savings accounts behind rigid banking rules. London’s bus network slows amid congestion whilst Qantas launches Sydney-New York flights and sport and entertainment lead headlines.
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Melbourne mother denied bail over alleged attempt to drown children
A Melbourne mother accused of attempting to kill her three children during a severe mental health crisis has been denied bail. The court heard she allegedly tried to drown her eldest child before driving with all three children into a creek, prompting witnesses to rescue them; she remains presumed innocent. The woman was arrested in…
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A-Level boarding school student, 17, took her own life after struggling with mental health throughout her teens, inquest hears
An inquest heard that Lauren Jackson, 17, died after taking her own life at Richard Huish College in Somerset, despite appearing to plan for university and having recently begun driving lessons. Staff found her unresponsive, administered CPR and called emergency services; she died in hospital two days later after suffering a hypoxic brain injury. Lauren…
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Lawyers investigate more than 40 patients over allegedly unwarranted chemotherapy
Andrew Whitehead spent 13 years undergoing chemotherapy for a neck tumour he was told was aggressive and life-limiting, only to learn in 2024 that his diagnosis was incorrect and the treatment was unnecessary. His case is among more than 40 patients now being investigated by lawyers after receiving allegedly unnecessary or prolonged chemotherapy at University…
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Bad news for snack lovers… just an extra 100g of processed food a day linked to risk of cancer, diabetes and death in new study
A large study has linked higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with increased risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and premature death. The findings matter because UPFs make up an estimated 54% of British adults’ calorie intake, with even higher proportions among children and teenagers, although the research cannot prove that these foods directly cause…
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Qantas plans first Sydney–New York nonstop service for mid-2028
Qantas plans to launch an 18-hour direct service from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, its second ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise route after Sydney–London flights begin in October 2027. The service would save at least three hours compared with current flights via Los Angeles and become the first commercial direct flight between Sydney and New York’s…
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Stop giving cash benefits to young people with anxiety to end Neet crisis, Tony Blair urges
The Tony Blair Institute has proposed ending cash benefits for some under-25s with anxiety or depression that do not limit their ability to work, redirecting support towards mental-health treatment, training and job placements. It says the welfare system is contributing to long-term inactivity among young people not in education, employment or training, although disability campaigners…
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Meta seeks an AI-led reinvention despite unresolved safety concerns
The article examines whether Meta can reinvent itself despite its long association with privacy, safety and social-media controversies. It argues that Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership has repeatedly prioritised the next major opportunity — from the metaverse to smart glasses and artificial intelligence — while earlier concerns, particularly about child safety, have remained unresolved. Meta still operates…